As demetrius faces trial after trial, his faith in christ. Oct 08, 2014 marcellus former slave demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of messalina, wife to caligulas uncle claudius. The picture was made by 20th century fox, directed by delmer daves and produced by frank ross. The omega code 2, the core, the lizzie mcguire movie, jumper, and the animated movie madagascar 3.
Interestingly, there are moments in such tracks as claudiusthe catacombsthe slave marketroman police, with its haunting reed part, that. In this sequel to the robe, the corrupt emperor caligula jay robinson believes that the sacred robe of christ has magical powers, and will stop at nothing to obtain it. Demetrius and the gladiators is 20thfoxs answer and followup to its tremendously successful the robe. Demetrius and the gladiators subtitles 37 subtitles. Demetrius, played by victor mature, was a supporting character in the robe, and now gets his starring turn. When peter michael rennie returns from the north, caligula finally gets his hands on the robe. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 cast and crew in this sequel to the robe, the corrupt emperor caligula jay robinson believes that the sacred robe of christ has magical powers, and will. The film was released by 20th century fox and was the first film released in the widescreen process cinemascope. When the romans were occupied with their own problems. However, unlike some films where alternate versions were shot doctor x comes to mind, where people were making a hoopla about including the black and white version that differs for about a total of three minutes at most the robe is a significantly different film in its flat and scope presentations, at least from what. Douglass fine novel from which 20thfox and frank ross filmed the robe.
Demetrius is forced to make some traumatic choices. Twilight times bluray of demetrius and the gladiators comes to us ten years after foxs original dvd release. The robe is a 1953 american biblical epic film that tells the story of a roman military tribune who commands the unit that is responsible for the crucifixion of jesus. Messalina tempts demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and. Demetrius and the gladiators film, sword and sandal. A freed slave and a christian, he is enslaved again and forced to fight in the gladiatorial arena. It was common to spin off a series around a popular comedy or crimesolving character, of course, but a genuine continuation of a films story was reserved for rare occasions, such as going my way 1944. Also, cinemascope trisound seems to heighten problems with the sound. One of my first trips to a movie theater was with my father and older brother to see a double bill of the robe and demetrius and the gladiators. As such demetrius features a fascinating collaborative situation in which waxman, who wrote largely an original score, interpolated alfred newman s themes from the preceding film.
Demetrius and the gladiators is the 1954 sequel to the the robe 1953, twentieth century foxs blockbuster introduction of the stereo cinemascope format. Demetrius and the gladiators and 1 related entities. Demetrius is an exslave who embraces christianity after he witnesses the crucifixion. The story picks up at the point where the robe ends, following the martyrdom of diana and marcellus. Rent demetrius and the gladiators 1954 starring michael rennie and susan hayward on dvd and bluray.
Oftentimes the dialogue sounds ok but a slap or punch sound effect seem to come half a second after the action takes place. Info about how and when the film was made, who produced and directed the picture and fascinating facts about the movie and its stars. Demetrius and the gladiators subtitles greek 2 subtitles. In 1st century rome, christian slave demetrius is sent to fight in the gladiatorial arena and emperor caligula seeks jesus robe for its supposedly magical powers. A sword and sandal religious spectacular set during the reign of caligula.
Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 cast and crew moviefone. The robe and demetrius and the gladiators are now a. Demetrius renounces jesus, turns violent, and slays five gladiators in combat, including star performer dardanius richard egan. Demetrius and the gladiators was the sequel to the robe, and though they were released several months apart, the films were shot at the same time. The picture was directed by delmer daves and produced by frank ross. Feb 22, 20 demetrius is an exslave who embraces christianity after he witnesses the crucifixion. Zanuck, had demetrius and the gladiators under way. Demetrius and the gladiators soundtrack cd details and availability. Zain then strips the ball and takes off for a return of 14yards. Demetrius and the gladiators on dvd 024543011774 from 20th century fox. Demetrius and the gladiators was a massive commercial success. I will let you guess whether he later returns to the light. Demetrius and the gladiators is the sequel to the robe.
Fox didnt scrimp on the budget for demetrius and the gladiators. Although its a direct sequel to the robe, it isnt based on lloyd c douglas novel, nor does it get a passing mark for historical accuracy. Gladiator contests, at odds with the new christianminded empire, finally came to an end in 404 ce. Although colors are strong, the range of hues suggests that some scenes required considerable work to yield a satisfactory image. As such demetrius features a fascinating collaborative situation in which waxman, who wrote largely an original score, interpolated alfred newmans themes from the preceding film. Marcellus former slave demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of messalina, wife. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 directed by delmer. Demetrius and the gladiators original motion picture. Watch demetrius and the gladiators starring victor mature in this drama on directv. Demetrius new found peaceful ways put him in direct conflict with roman emperor caligula, who will stop at. Watch demetrius and the gladiators online stream full movie.
I rewatched and am convinced the sync problems are perhaps related to poor dubbing or looping. Demetrius and the gladiators it may seem hard to believe now, but legitimate movie sequels were a rare commodity at one point in hollywood. The screenplay was written by philip dunne based on characters. The working titles of this film were the story of demetrius and the gladiators. The robe and demetrius and the gladiators are now a wow. With victor mature, susan hayward, michael rennie, debra paget. Michael rennie, debra paget, jay robinson, susan hayward, victor mature. Demetrius and the gladiators is a sequel to the robe, which in turn was a knockoff of quo vadis the novel if not the film. When demetrius victor mature refuses to help caligula find the holy object, caligula has him arrested and forces him to fight in the arena in battles to the death.
Time has left its mark on the printing materials, as the entire show is dusted with a bit more grain than one would like. Largely fictional, it centers around demetrius conversion to christianity and his interactions with peter, the apostle. Made by 20th century fox, the film was directed by delmer daves and produced by frank ross, and starred victor mature, susan hayward, and jay robinson, who as caligula is so far over the top, he could have landed on the moon 15 years before neil armstrong. Recorded on dates between 1st january1st may 1954 at twentieth century fox studios. New shots of messalina observing the proceedings were. Demetrius and the gladiators this film article about demetrius and the gladiators provides facts and information about the making of the movie, the main characters and the cast of demetrius and the gladiators. Fortunately, demetrius came on first and it was full of action and violence and emotion, all things to keep a 5yearold happy.
In this, he was in some sense commenting on what everyone in town already thought they knew. Demetrius and the gladiators is a 1954 biblical drama film and a sequel to the robe. Demetrius and the gladiators was a shrewd attempt to capitalize on the historic success of the first cinemascope picture, the robe. Demetrius new found peaceful ways put him in direct conflict with roman emperor caligula, who will stop at nothing in his search for the magic robe of christ. But when demetrius thinks his girl is killed and his god has deserted him, he goes over to the bad side and becomes messalinas lover. Imprisoned by the emperors legionnaires, demetrius is forced by caligula to train as a gladiator and fight for the emperors amusement. Emperor honorius had closed down the gladiator schools five years before and the final straw for the games came when a monk from asia minor, one telemachus, leapt between two gladiators to stop the bloodshed and the indignant crowd stoned the. Demetrius and the gladiators is the 1954 sequel to the the robe 1953, twentieth centuryfoxs blockbuster introduction of the stereo cinemascope format.
The iconic status of the colosseum has led it to be featured in numerous films, such as roman holiday, demetrius and the gladiators, 20 million miles to earth, way of the dragon, gladiator in which it was recreated via cgi, megiddo. Caligula was actor jay robinsons first screen role in the robe, shortly followed by demetrius and the gladiators. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954with the proviso that his screen credit would explicitly state that his music was based on newmans. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 cast and crew in this sequel to the robe, the corrupt emperor caligula jay robinson believes that the sacred. The picture was made by 20th century fox, directed by delmer daves and produced by.
Even before the robe opened, the canny twentieth century fox production chief, darryl f. Tagged 1950s, based on novel, english, high definition, peplum, usa. Demetrius and the gladiators 1954 release info imdb. Demetrius does have a love object, the slightly bland debra paget, who, compared to messalina, is a good girl. Demetrius and the gladiators was a sequel to the 1953 twentieth centuryfox release the robe see below, and begins with the robe s ending sequence, in which marcellus richard burton and diana jean simmons are condemned to death. Rent demetrius and the gladiators 1954 on dvd and blu. It is one of the few movies that in some aspects deals with the aftermath of christs crucifixion and the acts of the apostles. As demetrius faces trial after trial, his faith in christ is pushed to its limits, as he sees no point in the endless suffering he is forced to endure. Watch demetrius and the gladiators online stream full. Abe most, william ulyate, chuck gentry, russ cheever, clarinet.